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Chayote vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chayote and frog legs different?

  • Chayote is higher in folate; however, frog legs are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, copper, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for frog legs is 25% higher.
  • Chayote contains 6 times more folate than frog legs. While chayote contains 93µg of folate, frog legs contain only 15µg.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Frog legs, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.4% 25% 56% 83% 27% 63% 7.6% 0% 77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128%
Contains more IronIron +341.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +716.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6950%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5% 20% 3% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4000%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +606.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +430%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Frog legs
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Frog legs DV% diff.
Protein 0.82g 16.4g 31%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.1µg 25%
Folate 93µg 15µg 20%
Phosphorus 18mg 147mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.25mg 17%
Iron 0.34mg 1.5mg 15%
Copper 0.123mg 0.25mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.14mg 10%
Choline 9.2mg 65mg 10%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Manganese 0.189mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 5%
Potassium 125mg 285mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.1µg 3%
Calories 19kcal 73kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 58mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 1mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 4.51g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Fats 0.13g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 2.81g 0g N/A
Calcium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.076g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.102g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Frog legs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients
  2. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.